AUTHORIZATION STATEMENT

This statement confirms that the undersigned has authorized
and designated each of Roberta S. Karp and Nicholas J. Rubino
to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all forms that
the undersigned may be required to file with the United States
Securities Exchange Commission under Section 16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Section 16") as a result
of the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities
of Liz Claiborne, Inc.  The authority granted under this statement
 shall continue until the undersigned is no longer required
to file forms under Section 16 with respect to the ownership
of  or transaction in the securities of Liz Claiborne, Inc.,
unless earlier revoked in writing.

Signature:             /s/ Daniel A. Carp

Name:                  Daniel A. Carp

Date:                  3/08/06